2021 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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The 2021 vintage of our Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous and powerful, full-bodied red with a lovely structure, beautiful density, and classic approachability. The nose expresses bright red berry fruits with red cherry, ripe plum, and cassis, alongside lifted cherry blossom and lavender notes. On the palate, darker berry character shows through with blackcurrant and boysenberry, while traditional Knights Valley tones of wild lavender and dark chocolate are supported by earthy and savory notes of chaparral sage, potpourri, and leather, with subtle hints of graphite, black tea, and tobacco leaf. Warmer, spiced elements of vanilla, cinnamon, and almond husk also show through nicely, as a nod to the well- integrated oak. The higher diurnal temperature shifts of 2021 provided fresh, bright acidity, giving the wine vibrancy and depth, all leading to a balanced, mouthwatering finish with firm, fine-grained tannins that invite sip after sip. Built to age and develop further complexity over time, the wine is also incredibly enjoyable in its youth.

Technical info

Alcohol 14.8%

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc

Appellation Sonoma County

Winemaking

To maintain the unique characteristics of the different lots from various areas of the vineyard, each is monitored carefully throughout the vinification and aging process. Extended maceration extracted maximum color, aromas, and flavors from the grapes. It also developed generous tannins to enhance the lush mouthfeel of the blend. The wines were aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for 14 months, undergoing malolactic fermentation for further texture and mouthfeel development.

Vintage

The beginning of the 2021 growing season came early, with extended periods of sunny weather and periods of late, but much needed, rain. The season was considered early, as a drought year, with the start being low on humidity, with high heat, and high winds, occurring as early as the beginning of May. The summer however returned to more seasonal, expected temperatures, and even ripening led to one of the earliest harvest beginnings. Lower yields also contributed to the early start and showed intense fruit flavor development.

Vineyards

Located 17 miles northwest of the winery, Knights Valley vineyard is approximately 600 acres, and has rocky, well-drained soils that are perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

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